"Israel's Pursuit of 'Total Victory' in Gaza: A Week in the Middle East"

The Israel-Gaza war continues to escalate, with Israel imposing a siege on Gaza and restricting relief supplies, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The US has criticized Israel's conduct and urged respect for the laws of war, while also supplying Israel with weapons. The UN agency leading the humanitarian operation in Gaza is facing allegations from Israel, further complicating aid efforts. The war's impact has spread across the Middle East, with Iran's allies engaging in wider conflict. Israel seeks "total victory" in the war, while the US envisions a peaceful future with Palestinian independence. The situation remains dire, with no immediate prospect of a ceasefire.